Bishop Fisher was given the Barbara C. Harris Justice Award. This honor was given at the Episcopal City Mission Annual Meeting. The Rev. Betsy Fisher was at his side in the beautiful nave of All Saints Episcopal Church Worcester, MA. It was a moment of great joy as ECM recognized the many ways our bishop has advanced God's justice in the Commonwealth and in the wider Episcopal Church.

Meet-and-Greets are a series of open meetings where you can meet and greet the candidates for our next bishop.

You may know Meet-and-Greets by its former name, "walk-abouts." Meet-and-Greets are an opportunity to pray together, learn more about the churches in your local region, and hear the candidates answer questions.

We will have three Meet-and-Greets throughout the diocese during the first week in November. The schedule for Meet and Greets are as follows: 

• Tuesday, November 4th at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving St., Worcester.
• Wednesday, November 5th at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 67 East St., Pittsfield.
• Thursday, November 6th at Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St., Springfield.

Each Meet-and-Greet will begin promptly at 6pm. There will be an informal reception where individuals, especially lay delegates, may greet the candidates, at 5:30pm.

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Oct 16, 11am

Online

We are pleased to offer a monthly Zoom support call for all who are involved in congregational communications. Each month we will focus on a specific topic, but leave plenty of time for questions. All are welcome! Parish Admins, clergy, digital ministers - this hour is for you! We hope to see you and look forward to supporting you in your ministry of communications.

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The 124th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, 2025.

As noted in the first Convention mailing, we are gathering once again at The Conference Center at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. All voting delegates must be present at the convention venue.

Learn more and register

For full details please visit our webpage. You may register by clicking on the date of your choice below. Thank you for helping to keep our churches safe.

• Saturday, October 25 - 9: 00 am - 2: 00 pm (Clergy, Staff, Lay leader)
• Saturday, November 1 - 9: 00 am -12: 00 pm (Volunteers)
• Thursday, November 13 -9: 00 am - 2: 00 pm (Clergy, Staff, Lay leader)
• Sunday, November 23 - 2: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm (Volunteers)
• Saturday, December 6 - 9:00 am - 2: 00 pm (Clergy, Staff, Lay leader)

Nov 1, 9:30am

Springfield, MA

The flower guild at the cathedral is hosting a diocesan flower arranging workshop with Master Arranger ,Bob Whitney on Saturday, November 1 from 9:30-12:00. 

The main topic will be using more ecologically safe mechanics as the base for an altar arrangement. Fee is $40 and all participants will take home their arrangement in a vase that they have brought with them. Contacts: Amanda Paradis at the Cathedral office: 413-736-2742 or Susie Shaffer-Bartley : 860-916-9263.

• 10/19/25 - St. John's, Athol
• 10/26/25 - St. David's, Agawam
• 11/02/25 - Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
• 11/09/25 - St. Michael's-on-the-Heights, Worcester
• 11/23/25 - St. Mark's/San Marcos, Worcester
• 11/30/25 - St. John's, Northampton
• 12/07/25 - St. Stephen's, Westborough
• 12/14/25 - Church of the Reconciliation, Webster

Save the Date

Dec 10, 6:30pm

Online

Provincial Conference

Elections and Budget Meeting

More info soon